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mothertrucker424 · 03-20-2007, 09:58 PM

has anyone painted there 72 egg crate grill black with a chrome bowtie in the center?? if so can i see a picture please

matthufham · 03-21-2007, 07:34 AM

more or less

RACINJASON22 · 03-21-2007, 08:06 AM

matthufham-sweet ride! RJ22

72-stomper · 03-21-2007, 05:47 PM

LUV2XCLR8 · 03-21-2007, 05:52 PM

I have considered doing this, since I am going Black on the exterior, but still undeceided, looks good

mothertrucker424 · 03-21-2007, 05:57 PM

here is my truck what do ya'll think black grill or not??

lytemup454 · 03-21-2007, 08:42 PM

i think it would stand out and give it good contrast aginst the paint and outer grill.... do it.

mothertrucker424 · 03-21-2007, 10:55 PM

ok what paint ya'll use did ya'll rattle can or get it sprayed did ya'll add a gloss coat?how did ya'll prep?

72-stomper · 03-22-2007, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by mothertrucker424

ok what paint ya'll use did ya'll rattle can or get it sprayed did ya'll add a gloss coat?how did ya'll prep?

I cleaned real good with wax and grease remover,
sanded every side of every square with 400 grit wet.
sealed with ppg dplf epoxy primer
painter with ppg delstar catilazed enamel

They are kind of hard to paint, and it takes a lot of paint, to get good coverage in all the squares, front and back.
rattle can wont last, as long but a hell of a lot cheaper.
I got about $60.00 in paint and primer on mine, but it should last for many years.

Gray Ghost · 03-22-2007, 07:45 AM

I don't have a 71-72, but I can tell you the first thing I do when I get a new truck is black out the grill...been doing that since the 70's.

03-20-2007, 09:58 PM	#1
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	grillin has anyone painted there 72 egg crate grill black with a chrome bowtie in the center?? if so can i see a picture please

03-21-2007, 07:34 AM	#2
matthufham Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Carl Junction, Missouri Posts: 2,061	Re: grillin more or less Attached Images

03-21-2007, 08:06 AM	#3
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: grillin matthufham-sweet ride! RJ22 __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

03-21-2007, 05:47 PM	#4
72-stomper Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: wisconsin Posts: 142	Re: grillin __________________ 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton on 1981 chevy 3/4 ton 4X4 chassis! 8" lift Frame off resto.

03-21-2007, 05:52 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: grillin I have considered doing this, since I am going Black on the exterior, but still undeceided, looks good __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

03-21-2007, 05:57 PM	#6
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: grillin here is my truck what do ya'll think black grill or not??

03-21-2007, 08:42 PM	#7
lytemup454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Pueblo West Posts: 264	Re: grillin i think it would stand out and give it good contrast aginst the paint and outer grill.... do it.

03-21-2007, 10:55 PM	#8
mothertrucker424 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: st pete Posts: 404	Re: grillin ok what paint ya'll use did ya'll rattle can or get it sprayed did ya'll add a gloss coat?how did ya'll prep?

03-22-2007, 07:45 AM	#10
Gray Ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Terrell, TX Posts: 1,967	Re: grillin I don't have a 71-72, but I can tell you the first thing I do when I get a new truck is black out the grill...been doing that since the 70's. __________________ Kelly '05 GMC Sierra SLE Z71 Bone stock except for new bed rail caps.



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